Ranching, farming and the railroad supported the town until the 1922 discovery of oil in the Kevin-Sunburst fields. The area retains a few working oil pumps. Shelby's location on major transportation corridors established its right as an inland port for truck and rail shipping via the Northwest Express Transportation Authority.
Visitor Centers
Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce Office and Visitor Information Center 100 Montana Ave. Shelby, MT 59474. Phone:(406)434-7184